John Lucas III
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John Lucas III

Lucas is a 5'11 Guard who was a standout player at Oklahoma State University. After college he played two seasons in the NBA with the Houston Rockets, while also spending time in camp with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Miami Heat. This past year, Lucas signed with the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks in China, averaging 27.9ppg, 4.7apg, 4.9rpg and 1.2spg while shooting an amazing 51.2% from 2pt range, 45.1% behind the arc, and 86.1% ft. He was named All 2nd Team in the Chinese Basketball Association, as well as the All Import Team.

  • John Lucas III

    John Lucas III

    Chicago Bulls

    Lucas is a 5'11 Guard who was a standout player at Oklahoma State University. After college he played two seasons in the NBA with the Houston Rockets, while also spending time in camp with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Miami Heat. This past year, Lucas signed with the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks in China, averaging 27.9ppg, 4.7apg, 4.9rpg and 1.2spg while shooting an amazing 51.2% from 2pt range, 45.1% behind the arc, and 86.1% ft. He was named All 2nd Team in the Chinese Basketball Association, as well as the All Import Team.

  • Mike James

    Mike James

    Washington Wizards

    Mike James is a 6'2" Point Guard who currently plays in the NBA with the Washington Wizards. This is Mike's 7th NBA season and he holds career averages of 11 PPG, 3.7 APG and 2.0 RPG. A terrific scorer, Mike is also known for his aggressive defense. With the 2003-2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons, Mike and teammate Lindsey Hunter were referred to as the "Pit Bulls" for their aggressive defensive play off the bench. In Toronto, Mike would transition into a primary scorer, becoming the first undrafted NBA player to average 20 ppg in a season. Known as one of the hardest working players in the NBA, Mike's versatile personality has led to penning an advice column in Slam Magazine. He is also a featured player in EA Sports NBA Street Vol 3, and has participated in numerous other marketing campaigns and publicity opportunities. Along with his wife Angela, Mike runs The Mike James Scholarship Foundation which provides underpriviledged students scholarships to attend college. Mikes spends his time in the off season with his family in Houston, Texas.

  • Sean Williams

    Sean Williams

    Haifa- Israel

    Sean Williams is a gifted 6’10”, 235lb center selected 17th overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets. After spending the 2009-2010 season playing internationally, Williams spent the 2010-2011 season with the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League. Williams played 49 games (46 games as a starter) averaging 14.4 pts., 2.9 blocks, 9.4 rebounds and 0.8 steals per game. He was selected to the NBA D-League All-Star game; as well as earning a spot in the 2011 All-NBA Development League Third Team; and also ranked second in voting for the Defensive Player of the Year category. Williams finished his collegiate career at Boston College as the number one shot blocker with 75 blocks in 14 games during the 2006-2007 season.

  • Michael Sweetney

    Michael Sweetney

    Santuce- Puerto Rico

    After a great collegiate career at Georgetown University, where Sweetney was an AP Honarable Mention All American, a Naismith College Player of the Year finalist and a candidate for the John R. Wooden Award, helping Sweetney secure himself a spot in the first round as the 9th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. Sweetney has spent 4 years in the NBA, 2 of them with the New York Knicks, and 2 with the Chicago Bulls averaging a career total of 6.5ppg and 4.5rpg in only 15.5mpg. During his career, he has also spent time in the NBA Developmental League averaging 13.3ppg and 6.9rpg in 25mpg. He also has played in Puerto Rico, where he averaged 17.4ppg, 10.8rpg, 1.9apg and 1.3bpg 30.5mpg.

  • Taquan Dean

    Taquan Dean

    Air Avellino in Italy

    Dean is a 6'3, 185LB Guard that played for the Louisville Cardinals during his collegiate career. During his tenure there he scored 1,657 points and made 361 three point field goals. After his 4 years at Louisville, Dean has played professionally in Russia, Spain, Greece, Italy, and spent the 2008 NBA Summer League with the Phoenix Suns. He recently finished this season with Air Avellino in Italy, averaging 15.7pts, 3.2rebs, 1.3asts, and 2.1stls.

  • Roderick Wilmont

    Roderick Wilmont

    Ft. Wayne Mad Ants

    Signed with the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants of the NBA Developmental League. Wilmont is a 6'4 Guard that played his collegiate ball with the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Conference. He has spent time with the New York Knicks in Training Camp, and has experience in Turkey and Italy, as well as playing this past season in the NBA Developmental League with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. With the Mad Ants, Wilmont averaged 9.7ppg, 3.7rpg, 1.3 apg, and 1.0spg.

  • Ralph Mims

    Ralph Mims

    Nancy - France

    Ralph Mims is a 6'3" combo guard who played the 2009-2010 season in France with Chorale de Roanne Basket. In 41 games with Chorale de Roanne Basket, Mims averaged 15.5pts 3.0rebs 2.3asts and 1.4stls. Ralph was a standout college player with the Florida State Seminoles. In his senior season, Ralph averaged 11.6 ppg playing 30.8 minutes per game and was considered the leader of his team.

  • David Palmer

    David Palmer

    Polonia Azbud Warszawa

    signed with Polonia Azbud Warszawa of the PLK (Poland's top Division). Palmer is a 6'9 PF/C that spent some time at Seton Hall and Iowa, before finishing his collegiate career at Northern Kentucky, while being named All Midwest Second Team. While at Northern Kentucky, Palmer finished the year averaging 17.1ppg, 8.2rpg, 1.9bpg. Palmer is an athletic big man that can have an impact on both ends of the floor with his offensive/defensive rebounding, block shots, and his scoring ability.

  • Dalron Johnson

    Dalron Johnson

    Erdemirspor Belediyesi of Turkey's TBL

    Dalron is a 6"10 Power Forward currently playing with Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion in Israel. Johnson averaged 12.2ppg 6.4rpg 1.9apg 1.1spg and 0.8bpg . Dalron played last year in Turkey averaging over 19pts, 8rebs and 1blk. He spent the previous two seasons prior to Turkey with a ULEB cup team, BK Ventspils and played in the NBDL with the Idaho Stampede. He spent the 2007 Summer with the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA summer league play.

  • Jason Crowe

    Jason Crowe

    WBC Levski Sophia of Bulgaria's NBL

    Jason Crowe is a 6"4 Point Guard who just finished playing in Ukraine for Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk. In 30 games, Crowe averaged 16.7ppg, 7.7apg, 5.7rpg, and 2.2 spg. On March 16th, 2010, Crowe recorded a triple double scoring 23pts 11rebs and 11asts, leading his team to a 90-80 victory. With his outstanding play in the Ukraine SuperLeague, Crowe finished the season as the top assist man in the entire league, as well as finishing third in steals. On April 19th, Crowe participated in the SuperLeague All-Star game, helping his team to a 125-123 win.Crowe spent the 07/08 season with the Gold Coast Blaze in the NBL in Australia. Jason is an extremely versatile lock down guard who does everything well. He was the only NBL player to average more then 15 PPG, 5 RPG and 5 PG over the regular season posting averages of 16.8 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 5.3 APG. Jason holds every major statistical record for the Gold Coast Blaze and was named the NBL player of the week in Jan 08. Jason has experience in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers and has had multiple European stops.

  • Michael Tuck

    Michael Tuck

    Sheffield One Health Sharks

    Mike is a 6"8 PF/SF who holds a European passport. Mike is a skilled big man with a nice jumper. Playing in his inaugural year in Europe, Mike played 12.1 minutes per game, averaging 5.0 ppg. Mike played in college with Loyola MD, where he was named MAAC league Sixth Man of the Year. In the summers, Mike plays with the Canadian National team. In the off-season, Mike lives in Markham, Ontario.

  • Eric Devendorf

    Eric Devendorf

    Melbourne Tigers in Australia's NBL

    After a great career at Syracuse University, Devendorf spent some time in the NBA D League for the Reno Bighorns. After his time with the Bighorns, Devendorf went on to play in New Zealand where he scored 49pts in his opener and finished the season averaging 26ppg, 3.4rpg, 4.3apg and 2.5spg with the Waikato Pistons and the Wellington Saints. Devendorf shot great from all over the floor, with 58% from 2pt FG, 63% from 3pt FG, and 81% FT.

  • Jai Lucas

    Jai Lucas

    Valmeria- Latvia
  • Jahmar Thorpe

    Jahmar Thorpe

    Changan Group Guangdong

    Jahmarr Thorpe is a very talented 6’6” forward starting five games this season with Changan Group Guangdong. Thorpe finished his collegiate career at the University of Houston in 2007 averaging 10.9 points and six rebounds per game. Upon completion, Thorpe would continue his career with the NBA Development League drafted in the eighth round by the Austin Toros. In December 2008, Thorpe decided to show his skills on an international platform and played for the Pioneros in Mexico; Derby Ace L. in Philippines; Salon Vilpas in Finland; Bakken in Denmark and most recently Changan Group Guangdong where he is currently averaging 15.6 points and shooting 62.9% from behind the 3 point line. Thorpe has a hard work ethic and is always making players around him better.

  • Heiden Ratner

    Heiden Ratner

    Mercyhurst College

    Heiden Ratner is a 6’0, 170lb guard that has a strong character and the ability to score. Heiden is a great shooter with a selfless nature and has a desire to make his teammates better. Being a great shooter, he finished last season at Mercyhurst College leading his team in scoring and ranking second in the PSAC with a an 84.2% free throw percentage and having 4 performances with perfect efforts. Heiden had 14 plus 20 point performances last year and led the team in scoring in 16 different occasions. He learned his nature of tenacity from his dad, Marc Ratner, who is the VP of UFC and former Nevada State Boxing Commissioner. Heiden is a true warrior who has a passion for the game and a will to make an impact on the court.

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    Bob Donewald Jr

    Xinjiang basketball Club

    Bob Donewald Jr recently joined The Xinjiang basketball Club in the CBA in China team. Previous to that Bob has been the head coach of the Shanghai Sharks owned by Yao Ming for two years and also the head coach of the China National team. Donewald led the Shanghai team with great success for two years. The Xinjiang team that Bob joins has been the runner up in the CBA for 5 years running; and he hopes to bring his coaching expertise to help rally his team to a first place finish. Prior to joining the CBA Bob has worked in the NBA with the Charlotte and New Orleans Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers as an assistant on Paul Silas’s staff. With the New Jersey Nets as a special assistant to Willis Reed. Bob has also been a head coach in England, Ukraine and Brazil.



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